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NISARGA CYCLONE
| Landfall at Alibaug beach between
1
pm and 4 pm at 130 kmph
Nisarga cyclone will hit the coast of Alibaug, 100 km south of Mumbai city,
between 1 pm and 4 pm Wednesday. It will carry a destructive power of 130 kmph.
Anticipate a storm surge of 1 to 2 metres (3-6 feet). Heavy downpour and floods
will follow. Could be devastating.
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Cyclone Nisarga warning for Mumbai |
- Flood alert in Mumbai, Thane
- IMD red alert for Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts
- Damaging winds of 130 kmph is likely.
- Widespread rainfall amounts of more than 100 mm (4 inches) are possible
across southern Gujarat and Maharashtra.
- In addition to the heavy rain, coastal flooding and storm surge will be
a concern.
- Locations along the coast, on the southern and eastern side of the eye of
the cyclone, can anticipate a storm surge of 1 to 2 metres (3-6 feet), warns
Accuweather.
- Airlines cancel flights
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Cyclone Nisarga to make landfall in Mumbai coast by Wednesday
noon
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DO's & DON'Ts
- Remain indoors during cyclone
- If outside, stay away from objects, trees and buildings
- Dial national disaster helpline in emergency: 011-1078
- Keep phone in power-saving mode
- It is advisable to carry a waterproof cover or plastic to cover/wrap the
phone because a wet battery can blast
- Don't walk in running floodwaters
- Use a stick to check the depth of the water
- Beware of deep holes like manholes below the floodwaters
- It's always better to keep away from floodwaters even if you know swimming
- Check firmness of the ground in front of you at every step
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Trump threatens to deploy military to quell Floyd
protests as violence escalates
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- Violence and arson continue in dozens of US cities over the killing of
Floyd, a Black man, in police custody by a White officer.
- There was arson around White House on Sunday and Monday evening.
- The widespread outpouring of outrage over Floyd's death is spilling on to
other countries even.
- The stream of protests was feeding on easily aroused European sensibilities,
or lending China and Iran an opportunity.
- On the Berlin wall, aside his visage, there are inciting graffiti scrawled
of Floyd's last words, "I can't breathe.
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Coronavirus UPDATES: When many States make their own lockdown rules...
| | Even as the corona situation in India is not coming under control, what is
worse is the confusion about what restrictions apply where. With the
Centre allowing free movement of people and goods across the country,
and at the same time allowing the States and districts to decide what they
think necessary, even at the Capital's own borders with its satellite towns
or at the international airport the public is taken for granted, especially in
the absence of reasonable transport. | | See Report |
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Trains start chugging again: 1.5 lakh passengers travel on
first day
| | Dispelling all doubts, the Railways had confirmed on
Sunday night that the trains will run as planned from
Monday. It said, "All trains are running as planned." And
they are now on the track. There are 25.83 lakh
passengers booked till June 30. Advance booking can now
be done up to 120 days as per the revised schedule. But
follow the coronavirus rules. See below:
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Coronavirus UPDATES: As lockdown goes, Govt calls for extreme
precautions
| | Maharashtra continues to top the list of worst affected States in
India, with a huge number of infections compared to other
States. While the total number of cases in the country reached
1,82,143 by Saturday, Maharashtra alone accounted for 65,168
cases and half the casualties. Therefore the need to be all the
more watchful when the lockdown lifts in phases from Monday.
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CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN | India unlocks in 3 phases: Malls, restaurants, religious places re-open on June 8
- Hotels, restaurants, malls, hospitality services and religious places will
re-open on June 8
- Lockdown will continue in the containment zones till June 30
- Unrestricted movement of people and goods in the country from June 1, except
if any State decides otherwise
- Schools and other educational institutions may start functioning in July.
- Decision on international flights, metro rails, cinemas later
- Domestic flights resumed on May 25
- Trains will run normal service from June 1
- 'Night Curfew' hours relaxed
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Coronavirus UPDATES: Is India at crossroads?
| | Mumbai, described as India's New York in many respects,
now bears a striking resemblance insofar as the raging
coronavirus epidemic is also concerned. While New York is
burning, the Mumbai tinderbox is about to get ignited.
While Cuomo pleaded not guilty, who is our Nero.
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Rajya Sabha MP Veerendra Kumar passes away |
A man of many parts, Veerendra Kumar was an acclaimed socialist, author and thinker who led several parties like the JD-U too. Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu said in his condolence message that the Managing Director of Mathrubhoomi "was always deeply committed to the cause of the deprived and marginalised."
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Formula One carmaker McLaren cuts 1,200 jobs, says it regrets
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Smarting under a terrible corona impact, the world
economy has come to a standstill. Formula One carmaker
McLaren is no exception. It is a question of survival for
most manufacturers. “It (cutting jobs) is a course of action we have worked hard to avoid," said Paul Walsh, McLaren's chairman.
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Ayurveda Consultation for Chronic Diseases like Spondylitis, Arthritis and other Lifestyle illnesses
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Travel Destinations in India: How to Reach, Where to Stay, What to Eat
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Another Indian woman worker dies of alleged torture in Saudi | | Yet another helpless Indian woman having had to go to Saudi Arabia in search of work as maid servant has reportedly died of physical and mental torture
by her employer, it has been alleged. However, the Indian Foreign Ministry has
said after an inquiry that she died of natural causes. |
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RAJASTHAN
Jaipur, Udaipur, Mount Abu, Ajmer, Pushkar, Bharatpur, Jaisalmer, Ranthambore, Sariska |
SIKKIM
Nathula Pass, Tsomgo Lake, Baba Mandir, Khangchendzonga
(Best time: March-May) |
KERALA
Thiruvananthapuram, Kovalam, Kumarakom, Sabarimala, Thekkady, Munnar, Kochi(Cochin), Muziris
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KASHMIR
Vaishno Devi temple, Dal lake, Shalimar Gardens, Hazratbal, Sankaracharya temple, Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Indus river, Amarnath temple |
DELHI
Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Asoka pillar, Humayun's tomb, India Gate, Qutab Minar |
HIMACHAL
Shimla, Kangra, Jwalamukhi, Dharamshala, Kullu, Manali, Rohtang Pass |
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PUDUCHERRY (PONDICHERRY)
Promenade Beach, Paradise Beach, Auroville Beach, Serenity Beach, Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Church of the Capuchins, Manakula Vinayagar Temple, Thirukaameeswarar Temple (Periya Koil), Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, French War Memorial, Romain Rolland Library, Governor's Palace, Bharati Park (Government Park), Light House, Chunnambar Beach, Backwater Resort
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KARNATAKA
Bangalore (Bengaluru), Whitefield, Mysore, Cauvery, Bagalkot, Halebeedu, Mangalore
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20.6 (+1) |
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32.4 (-0) |
26.1 (+3) |
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28.7 (-3) |
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A former bureaucrat, Ajit Jogi became the first Chief Minister of
Chhattisgarh when the State was formed in 2000. Later he left
the Congress to form his own party. 
